| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $189.42 | 5.200% | $199.2698 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.48 | 8.665% | $71.1538 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.54 | 4.535% | $149.0042 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.67 | 13.389% | $227.5377 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.68 | 9.279% | $87.0735 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.37 | 4.755% | $49.6224 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.41 | 6.176% | $170.3169 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.57 | $953.9783 | $953.97 | $953.90 | $954.00 | |